New I-pilot’s anchor mode?

[Cricket Sticker]

The new models of I- pilot are supposed to hold the boat tighter in anchor mode than the older models. I’ve heard within 2 foot. They use a radar. Can anyone here tell me if it really works that well?


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[Big John in TN]

[dhaire]

Model (new version) and it will not hold spot lock any better than 7-10feet in spite of replacing the control head three times. Minn Kota feels it is because of the light front end of my shallow water 18 foot boat. I do not think that is an acceptable answer but have exhausted all avenues of fixing the issue. I read that many are happy with their spot lock so I may just have a lemon with no recourse. I hope you have better luck.


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[ShowmeCrappie]

I have an Ultrex 24v on a 20' Xpress, I am very pleased with how the spot lock performs!!
It actually works better with wind/current than no wind/current......the only time I use an actual anchor now is on calm days if I am planning on sitting still any length of time.

I cannot compare to the older units as I went from a Maxxum to the Ultrex BUT a HUGE upgrade/plus from the two, best investment on my boat IMO.

[Hanr3]

The unit can only be as accurate as the data provided. GPS is only accurate to 10', unless you have a known fixed ground position.

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[SKs Crappie Catching Adventures]

The updated I-polits are twice to three times better than the 1st version but I don't want to wrestle with the cable issue for my external transducer.... wish they would put that channel back in the shaft.... they would for sure get my money....

[dhaire]

So when Minn Kota says spot lock should be good between 3 to 5 feet they are joking?


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[Hanr3]

So when Minn Kota says spot lock should be good between 3 to 5 feet they are joking?
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No, the difference is they changed the settings. Instead of drifting 10-20' before the unit reacts, it starts to react almost instantly and at lower power speeds. The other complaint was the motor wouldn't ramp down and would overshoot the mark, they spin around and try to get you back on the spot. This is especially evident on calm days, or days with 1-5mph that shifts direction.

No offence, however I find that most who complain about the accuracy don't really understand how it functions. Spot lock really shines in sustained winds, even the old version. It will drift, use that to your advantage. Mark your spot 10' upwind and let the wind push you back. Spotlock will hold you at the outer limit. I can stay on a brush pile all day using that technique, and have. Been on it so long that the remote control shuts down due to a lack of activity. When the wind changes directions, you need to pull anchor and reset, just like you do with two anchors in the water. Where people have the most trouble is under light variable winds. On those days, I just manually control the boat, anchoring up every 5 minutes is impractical. Just like it is with two anchors in the water.

[Redge]

Ranger 198 with Ultrex 24v, works like it’s supposed to.
As ShowmeCrappie said it works best with a little breeze.



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[2boatjoe]

I have an old terrova and a new ultrex and I will say the ultrex does a better job of holding you on your spot

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